May 27
Kenya: Five in Custody After Dandora Raid Uncovers Stolen Phones, Power Meters
Five suspected members of a criminal gang accused of terrorising residents in Dandora Phase III through robberies, mobile phone snatching, and theft of electricity token meters… Read more »
Kenya: 19 Suspects Arraigned in Sh14bn Sacco Fraud Scandal At Milimani Court
Nineteen suspects have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with a sophisticated financial fraud scheme that allegedly led to the loss of more than Sh14 billion… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Confirms Arrest of Evans Kawala, Rejects Abduction Claims
Directorate of Criminal Investigations has confirmed the arrest of Jacaranda Bunge la Mwananchi leader Evans Onyango Kawala, dismissing claims by opposition leaders that he had… Read more »
East Africa: Smart Glasses Trigger Privacy, Surveillance Fears Across East Africa
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses is triggering fresh privacy and surveillance concerns across East Africa, with cybersecurity experts warning that… Read more »
May 26
Kenya: 71 Officers From Kenya and 19 Allied Nations Graduate From National Defence College in Multinational Cohort
Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to position itself as a regional hub for strategic military education and security leadership following the graduation of 71 senior officers and… Read more »
Kenya: Odpp Drops Case Against Mombasa Activists Arrested Over Anti-Abduction Protests
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has withdrawn a 2024 case against a group of activists from Mombasa who had been arrested during protests against alleged… Read more »
Kenya: Cofek Moves to Court to Stop Ketraco CEO Recruitment Over 'Illegal' Job Requirements
A fresh legal battle has erupted over the recruitment of a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, after the Consumer… Read more »
May 25
Kenya: Koome Urges New Advocates to Bridge Kenya's Justice Gap
Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged newly admitted advocates to use their legal training to expand access to justice and uphold integrity in the legal profession. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Ingonga Challenges New Advocates to Uphold Integrity and Defend Justice
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has challenged newly admitted advocates to uphold integrity, courage and service to humanity as they begin their legal careers. Read more »
Kenya: Visa Report Flags Ai-Powered Scams As Biggest Threat to Digital Payments
Criminals are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and social engineering to manipulate users into authorizing payments, a new report by Visa has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament to Conclude Finance Bill 2026 Public Hearings As Submissions Deadline Lapses
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Parliament is set to conclude public participation on Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 today, following the lapse of the two-week window period that saw… Read more »
Kenya: Western Kenya Leaders Demand Deputy President Slot in Ruto's 2027 Re-Election Plan
Leaders from Western Kenya have intensified calls for the region to secure the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign, adding fresh… Read more »
May 24
Kenya: Major Overhaul Ordered in President Ruto's Security After Kilifi Breach
A major overhaul of President William Ruto's security team has been ordered following a security breach during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County, where a man managed to get… Read more »
Kenya: Bible-Wielding Man Dodges Security, Clings to President Ruto in Ganze
A dramatic security breach unfolded in Ganze, Kilifi County, when a man carrying a Bible managed to reach the main dais where President William Ruto was addressing residents,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kenya and Rwanda Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation With New Security Pact Push
Kenya and Rwanda have stepped up efforts to deepen military cooperation and regional security coordination, with both countries pushing for the expedited signing of a new defence… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Arrested, IED Recovered As Security Team Foils Terror Plot in Garissa
A potential terror attack was thwarted along the Garissa-Dadaab Road after a multi-agency security team arrested a suspect and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Read more »
Kenya: Muturi Calls for Suspension of Lykos Ballot Printing Contract Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for the immediate suspension and termination of a ballot printing contract involving Lykos Printing Company, citing concerns over… Read more »
May 22
Kenya: JSC to Publish Judges' Performance Data in Push for Judicial Accountability
The Judicial Service Commission Kenya has announced that the Judiciary will begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers as part of efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: Moses Kuria, Firms Face Sh72mn Recovery Suit Over Alleged Loan Default
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and companies associated with him are facing a commercial lawsuit over an alleged unpaid debt of more than Ksh72 million arising from financing… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Seeks Public Help to Arrest Suspects Linked to Violent Fuel Protests
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has appealed to members of the public to help identify and arrest individuals allegedly involved in criminal activities witnessed… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed Over Dismissal of Pregnant Police Recruits At Kiganjo
A case has been lodged at the Employment and Labour Relations Court challenging the dismissal of 18 female police recruits from the National Police College Kiganjo over pregnancy… Read more »
Tanzania: US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Officer Citing Torture of Activists
The United States has designated a senior Tanzanian police official over gross human rights violations linked to the detention, torture, and sexual assault of Kenyan activist… Read more »
Kenya: Blogger Charged With Defaming Wangui Ngirici Released On Bail
A Kirinyaga County blogger accused of defaming former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici was arraigned at the Kerugoya Magistrate Court before Magistrate Lisper Gakii… Read more »
Kenya: Petitioners to Present Final Arguments in Gachagua's Impeachment Case
Petitioners challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are expected to present their final submissions before a three-judge High Court bench when the… Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Ruto Vows Action Over Rachel Wandeto Attack
President William Ruto has warned that those behind the attack on deceased gospel singer Rachel Wandeto will be held accountable. Read more »
